Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"The waistline is not quite so high in the other two crepes. Their long loose sleeves are gathered or bunched into floppy puffs at the top, hinting of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"In another example, bands of sophisticated braid and fringe running from the shoulders of the bodice to center waist contrive a pelerine effect on a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 2 of 3

"… was something totally different: simple high waisted nightdress-like white cotton dresses. The change was not as abrupt as it might seem."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… with a similarly tubular two-tiered skirt, high waist, and a yoke with standing collar on a detachable under bodice."

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… and black machine-made lace at the neck, peplum waist (short, gathered, slightly flared strip of fabric attached at the waist ), and sleeve cuffs."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 4 of 4

"… coat associated with Marion Johnson is high waisted, featuring a dramatic wide spreading collar, and a statement single button front closure."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3

"With high waists, probably influenced by Laura Ashley's romantic designs, two late 1960s bridesmaid dresses offer a contrast between ongoing…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… 12”-18” handle, so the digger must bend at the waist often in mud to the knees to dig through the tidal mud flats for clams."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… dark green, princess style (shaped without a waist seam) full length quilted lined opera coat, made in Berlin, Germany with heavy corded silk…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"… of Portland’s Hannah Robinson and her daughters wearing high waist dresses appeared on a large pitcher made for Robinson in Liverpool, England."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3

"… Of thin polyester knits, there is a red high waisted full length long dress with a matching two pocket blazer style jacket; and a dusty rose long…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"… one white, provide further examples of this high waist reform style, which also reflects aspects of the influential French designer Paul Poiret’s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… printed flowers, capped sleeves, and a high waist with ties to the back. Then there were individuals who opted for conservative versions of current…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"… is a Geoffrey Beene long gray wool A-line, high waist, sleeveless, square neck dress. The upper bodice features a two-inch wide band of solid…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… fitted cone shaped bodice, straight at the front waist forming a curved point at the back, three quarter sleeves frilled at the elbow, and a full…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… and Braun," is pale blue with a heavy machine lace bodice, a belted waist, and long knit Crimplene skirt of narrow permanently heat set pleats."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… as partners, the man's hand on the woman's waist, the two facing one another – and often were criticized as vulgar or sinful and therefore required…"